CXS USER EXPERIENCE SPECIALIST CERTIFICATION Become a recognized User Experience Specialist (CXS ) and gain research and design expertise that you can implement within your organisation. LEARN THE TECHNIQUES REQUIRED TO: > > Understand and communicate user experience challenges > > Identify opportunities to implement user experience strategies > > Apply user experience tools to enhance your products and designs > > Become a user experience champion within your organisation WWW.AKENDI.COM WWW.AKENDI.CO.UK training@akendi.com training@akendi.co.uk 30 Duncan St, Suite 203 Toronto, ON M5V 2C3 Canada +1 416.855.3367 375 Richmond Rd, Suite 2 Ottawa, ON K2A 0E7 Canada +1 613.688.0906 St. John s Innovation Centre Cowley Road Cambridge, UK CB4 0WS +44 (0)1223 853907 ScreenWorks 22 Highbury Grove London, UK N5 2EF +44 (0)20 3598 2601
USER EXPERIENCE SPECIALIST CERTIFICATION (CXS ) 1 Gain a comprehensive overview of the user experience process and become recognized as a user experience specialist Akendi offers an in-depth user experience certification program that will help to recognize your user experience research and design expertise in your organisation. This industry-recognized certification will open doors and arm you with powerful tools for designing exceptional products and user experiences. Participants are free to complete a certification on a course-by-course basis or sign-up for the full certification up front for a discount. We recommend participants interested in becoming certified make the Introduction to User Experience & Experience Thinking course their first step. WHO HAS PARTICIPATED IN OUR UX TRAINING COURSES? > > Adobe > > Aimetis > > Autodesk > > Blackberry > > BMO > > Canada Post > > Cisco > > Hewlett Packard > > Interac > > KPMG WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Participation in Akendi certification programs requires limited prior knowledge of the user experience design process. The CXS certification is appropriate for business analysts, market research analysts, web designers, GUI designers, interaction designers, user experience designers, graphic designers, visual designers, product designers, or anyone responsible for websites, web apps, mobile apps, software applications, intranets, content management, information management, or the user experience of a product. > > Lowe s > > Microsoft > > Philips > > Rogers > > RBC > > Samsung > > Siemens > > Thomson Reuters > > United Way And many more...
USER EXPERIENCE SPECIALIST CERTIFICATION (CXS ) 2 3 TYPES OF UX CERTIFICATIONS CERTIFIED EXPERIENCE SPECIALIST The CXS Certification combines courses from design and research to develop a deep understanding of the complete UX process. Exam (3hrs) Introduction to User Experience Information Architecture Interaction Design Visual Design for User Experiences Mobile User Experience Design User Experience Research Experience Mapping Usability Testing (2 days) CERTIFIED EXPERIENCE DESIGNER The CXD Certification deepens knowledge and skills in interaction design, information design, and foundational visual design for UX. Introduction to User Experience Information Architecture Interaction Design Visual Design for User Experiences Mobile User Experience Design Exam (3hrs) CERTIFIED EXPERIENCE RESEARCHER The CXR Certification focuses on analysis and research of customers and users, which is used to inform the experience. Introduction to User Experience User Experience Research Experience Mapping Usability Testing (2 days) Exam (3hrs) *All certifications require passing an exam COURSE MATERIALS All participants will receive applicable course manuals and will be invited to join Akendi s LinkedIn groups for post course support. UX certification participants will also receive a binder to collect their course manuals as well as a poster of Akendi s Experience Thinking Process. POSTER BINDER COURSE MANUALS
USER EXPERIENCE SPECIALIST CERTIFICATION (CXS ) 3 Excellent balance of information versus real life cases and exercises. I now understand the importance of information architecture, which has often been a neglected step in development. Attendee USER EXPERIENCE SPECIALIST (CXS ) CERTIFICATION This is our complete program. Courses cover research, design and testing to give the UX specialist a deep and comprehensive understanding of UX processes and the skills to apply them. 9 days course work plus exam USER EXPERIENCE DESIGNER (CXD ) CERTIFICATION The design track deepens skills and knowledge in information architecture, interaction design and visual design, leading to improved web, mobile and software user experiences. 5 days course work plus exam USER EXPERIENCE RESEARCHER (CXR ) CERTIFICATION The research track focuses on analysis and research of customers and users and provides insights to more comprehensively understand your users. 5 days course work plus exam COURSE LIST & EXAM Introduction to User Experience Gain an excellent foundational understanding of user experience theory and process. 95% theory, 5% practical. (1 day) Information Architecture Introduces information architecture principles, structures and practical techniques. 60% theory, 40% practical. (1 day) Interaction Design Gain understanding of interaction design principles, processes and user interaction with a product. 75% theory, 25% practical. (1 day) Visual Design for User Experiences An overview of visual design theory and principles used to create optimal user experiences. 50% theory, 50% practical. (1 day) Mobile User Experience Design Learn mobile user behaviours, information and interface design techniques and design patterns. 60% theory, 40% practical. (1 day) User Experience Research Learn qualitative and quantitative experience research methods and the role they play in UX design. 80% theory, 20% practical. (1 day) Experience Mapping Focuses on how to research, capture and analyze experience journeys for customers and users. 60% theory, 40% practical. (1 day) Usability Testing Learn how to identify and recruit participants, facilitate testing sessions and analyze the data. 50% theory, 50% practical. (2 days) Certification Exam A final exam is required for certifications. The cost of the exam is included in the registration fee. (3 hours)
USER EXPERIENCE SPECIALIST CERTIFICATION (CXS ) 4 The course is very informative and insightful. The training was wonderful and the trainer was great. Attendee CERTIFICATION EXAM The Akendi CXS, CXD and CXR exams assess the participant s understanding of concepts and working knowledge of usability and user experience design. This hands-on component will test your acquired skills, and put the concepts learned into real-life practice. This exercise will reinforce the points you learned and build confidence in your practice. DURATION Courses go from 9:00am 4:30pm. Sessions include a one-hour lunch break. Exam duration is 3 hours. REGISTRATION COST User Experience Specialist Certification (CXS ) $4850 / 3975 including exam User Experience Designer Certification (CXD ) $2975 / 2375 including exam User Experience Researcher Certification (CXR ) $2975 / 2375 including exam Course cost is per person as stated plus tax. Akendi reserves the right to cancel a scheduled training session up to five business days in advance of the course in the unlikely event that a minimum class size of four participants has not been met. LOCATIONS Our training courses are delivered in London, UK and Toronto, Ottawa & Vancouver, Canada and expanding. Check our website for an up-to-date schedule for each city at www.akendi.com/training. SIGN UP TODAY Canada training@akendi.com +1 866.585.1660 UK training@akendi.co.uk +44 (0)1223 853907 Akendi also offers customized courses designed to fit your organisation s specific needs. Please inquire for more information. LOCATIONS Toronto, Canada 14 Duncan Street, Suite 205 Toronto, ON M5H 3G8 Ottawa, Canada The Corporate Centre Downtown 251 Laurier Ave W, Suite 900 Ottawa, ON K1P 5J6 Vancouver, Canada The Profile Vancouver 375 Water Street, Suite 200 Vancouver, BC V6B 0M9 London, UK ScreenWorks 22 Highbury Grove London, UK N5 2EF
USER EXPERIENCE SPECIALIST CERTIFICATION (CXS ) 5 AKENDI INSTRUCTORS All instructors of Akendi s UX professional training and certification have extensive fieldwork experience in UX. With a wide spectrum of academic qualifications and a unique depth of knowledge, Akendi s instructors are uniquely qualified to provide training in UX. TEDDE VAN GELDEREN, MA President CINDY BEGGS, MLS Vice President SHAUN ILLINGWORTH, PHD Vice President DOMINIRA SAUL, MSC Chief Experience Architect LEO POLL, PHD Director ATHENA HERRMANN, BFA, RGD Design Director JANET BEWELL, BDES, BSC Senior Experience Architect DANIEL IABONI, PHD Senior Experience Architect LISA MIN, MASC Senior Experience Architect MONICA ZACZYNSKI, MASC Experience Architect SENECA BRANDI, MA Experience Architect